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... Information Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features.
... Information Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features.
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Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel. FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information
Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel. FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information
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... about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device...
... about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device...
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Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and.... If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search.
Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and.... If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search.
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..., move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 The...
..., move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 The...
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... numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is...
... numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is...
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Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
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... Set as Default Printer. Once you are connected to a shared printer on the network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer.
... Set as Default Printer. Once you are connected to a shared printer on the network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer.
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...a monthly equipment fee added to your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Broadband ... • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not required. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. What you can purchase your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your router for setting up a typical LAN. a ...
...a monthly equipment fee added to your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Broadband ... • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not required. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. What you can purchase your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your router for setting up a typical LAN. a ...
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... Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have to click an option for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Follow the...
... Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have to click an option for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Follow the...
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... that you attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your computer or look for related topics in Windows Help...section provides general procedures for connecting to a network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been ...
... that you attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your computer or look for related topics in Windows Help...section provides general procedures for connecting to a network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been ...
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... a high-speed digital cellular network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may have come on the media that may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Contact your service provider for...
... a high-speed digital cellular network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may have come on the media that may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Contact your service provider for...
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...enabled and configured to scan for scanning. Follow the instructions in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for wireless networks in your vicinity. You can accomplish this task through: •... for wireless networks in your vicinity. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to scan specifically for using the wireless switch or button. NOTE: The light turns on only when the computer is turned off , or in a sleep mode...
...enabled and configured to scan for scanning. Follow the instructions in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for wireless networks in your vicinity. You can accomplish this task through: •... for wireless networks in your vicinity. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to scan specifically for using the wireless switch or button. NOTE: The light turns on only when the computer is turned off , or in a sleep mode...
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... Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings allow exceptions. Accessing the Internet 181 This option places the firewall at the default status. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. The...
... Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings allow exceptions. Accessing the Internet 181 This option places the firewall at the default status. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. The...
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... that your antispyware program is always up your computer. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. For example, you can also be used for tracking consumers to better aim advertising at the Microsoft website (microsoft.com). 182 Accessing the Internet...
... that your antispyware program is always up your computer. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. For example, you can also be used for tracking consumers to better aim advertising at the Microsoft website (microsoft.com). 182 Accessing the Internet...
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... search feature to help refine the search. There are searching for information, make sure that you use specifically related words to help refine your list. Searching for information. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to use a search engine to search for Information on the Internet If...
... search feature to help refine the search. There are searching for information, make sure that you use specifically related words to help refine your list. Searching for information. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to use a search engine to search for Information on the Internet If...
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...: You can also use the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. NOTE: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display device must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. HINT: If you are...
...: You can also use the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. NOTE: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display device must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. HINT: If you are...
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...additional control features to increase the resolution above a certain level. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. In pan mode, the... also click the Troubleshoot button to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. For example, the taskbar that supported...
...additional control features to increase the resolution above a certain level. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. In pan mode, the... also click the Troubleshoot button to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. For example, the taskbar that supported...
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... card installed in your computer, the video control panel may be available with custom display settings. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed.
... card installed in your computer, the video control panel may be available with custom display settings. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed.
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...SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST ...U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or...
...SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST ...U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or...